Exterior Lighting Engineer

Teklabs Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive design firm in California is seeking a Lighting Design Engineer with extensive experience in automotive interior and exterior lighting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years' experience in the field. This role involves collaborating with the Styling team, engaging with suppliers, and managing lighting component designs and their feasibility. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Lighting DRE.
• 10+ years in automotive interior and exterior lighting design.
• Ability to create and complete all lighting components.

Responsibilities

• Perform feasibility studies with the Styling team.
• Complete and release lighting components and subsystem designs.
• Engage with Tier-I suppliers on design projects.

Skills

Lighting DRE experience

Knowledge of automotive exterior lighting

Proficiency in CATIA V6

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• MUST HAVE experience as a Lighting DRE (Min 3 years)
• Good knowledge of Automotive exterior lighting systems along with Key components (Head Lamp, Tail Lamp, Center light panel, corner lamps)
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in automotive interior and exterior lighting design
• Work with the Styling team to perform feasibility studies, Check A-class surface and define craftsmanship targets.
• Ability to create and complete all lighting components and perform manufacturing feasibility
• Design of automotive component parts in CATIA V6.
• Actively engage with Tier-I suppliers to collaborate on design projects for trading off cost, mass, joining methods, molding and testing performance.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Complete and release lighting components, sub-system and detail designs
• Interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design